Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner to join their Specialist Support Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and autism positively. You will be responsible for implementing person-centred assessments and developing strategies that enhance quality of life. With a focus on collaboration and respect, you will work closely with families and support teams to ensure effective interventions. The organization prides itself on its commitment to empowering individuals to live fulfilling lives, making this a rewarding career path for passionate professionals.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

24-hour Employee Assistance

Paid Enhanced DBS

Eye care vouchers

Employee benefits platform

Salary sacrifice schemes for travel, gym, and tech

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and implementing person-centred assessments.
• Understanding the needs of individuals with learning disabilities and autism.

Responsibilities

• Role model best practices in Positive Behaviour Support.
• Conduct functional assessments and develop PBS strategies.

Skills

Positive Behaviour Support

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Functional Assessments

Relationship Building

Education

Undergraduate/Postgraduate in Psychology

Qualification in Behaviour Analysis

Qualification in Autism/Learning Disability

Job description

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

• A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & enrolment onto a pension scheme
• 24-hour Employee Assistance
• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Eye care vouchers & Perkbox (employee benefits platform – for wellbeing and discounts)
• Salary sacrifice schemes available: Travel to work loan, Cycle to work Scheme, Gym Membership & Tech Purchase

About the role

This is a great opportunity in our Specialist Support Team to make a real difference to the lives of people we support. We are looking for someone with experience in designing, implementing, and embedding person-centred assessment and intervention in line with Positive Behaviour Support approaches. Your energy, enthusiasm, drive for quality, excellent communication skills, and track record of getting things done are needed. In return, you will get a rewarding career opportunity in an organization that prides itself on allowing people to live the life they want and is a highly regarded London provider.

Duties will include:

• To role model and act as an organizational resource on best practice in supporting people using a Positive Behaviour Support framework across Certitude.
• To carry out functional assessments, analyze data, develop PBS strategies and plans, and develop a plan for implementation based on robust mediator analysis.
• To ensure all assessments are person-centred, robust, and accurately reflect risk factors for the person, people around them, and the organization.
• To support the development of Certitude’s local offer (building capability and competency) through training and coaching in PBS.
• To assist in the development of Certitude’s offer to supporting people who are at risk of exclusion from universal services and at risk of being admitted to hospital.

About you

To be a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner at Certitude, the following are essential:

• Hold a relevant undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification in Psychology, Positive Behaviour Support, Behaviour Analysis, or Autism/Learning Disability
• An understanding of the needs of people with learning disabilities and autism, including those with complex health needs, additional mental health needs, and complex support needs
• Experience of using functional assessments and developing PBS strategies
• Experience of using data analysis to design and develop support plans, intervention strategies, and monitoring improvements in quality of life in collaboration with support teams and families
• Experience of developing strong relationships with individuals and families built on trust and respect.

To read more about the role and the full person specification, please click on the tab at the top of this advert, titled ‘Job Description and Person Specification’.

About the Organisation

We have a passion for life and make it our mission to support people in living the life they desire, whatever that may be. We care about the people we support and the work we do, and we would love for you to join us at Certitude.

Read more about us on our website and visit our work for us page. You can also learn about us through our Values and Behaviours.

Do you want to be a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner at Certitude? Complete an application form, and someone from the Recruitment Team will be in touch! A job description and person specification are attached to this advert. If you have any questions, please email [emailprotected].

All our posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure as well as a full employment history and employment references. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and the support provided, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close vacancies before the date stated when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.

Keywords: Positive Behaviour Support, Quality of life, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Community Development, Vulnerable People, Not for Profit, NFP